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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.97, 24,442.93 and 9,754.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.97, 24,442.93 and 9,754.56 is: 13,460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.97 : 24,442.93 = 9,754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.97/24,442.93 = 9,754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.97x = 24,442.93 × 9,754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.97x = 238,430,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,430,027.26/17,712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.76

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